Emerging Troy Melton returns home as Tigers help shape MLB trade market

Detroit Tigers young starting pitcher Troy Melton returned to his hometown of Anaheim, California to face the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on Friday, July 18, 2026. Melton, a former standout at Canyon High in Anaheim, entered the start with an impressive 0.76 ERA over his previous four starts. However, he struggled early, issuing back-to-back walks to load the bases with one out in the first inning against his favorite childhood team.